Suitability For Use; Verification Procedure - KRATOS SAFETY EN 355 Notice D'utilisation Et D'entretien

This notice must be translated (eventually), by the retailer, into the language of the country of use.
For your safety, comply strictly with the instructions for use, verification, maintenance and storage.
KRATOS SAFETY cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect accident occurring as a result of use other than provided for in this notice; do
not use this equipment beyond its capabilities!
USE AND PRECAUTIONS:
The enregy absorber is a piece of personal protection equipment; it should be allocated to a single user (it can only be used by one person at a
time).The energy absorber consists of a single component with a controlled-tear strap and one or 2 lanyards
depending on the model. In the event of a fall, the controlled-tear strap (energy dissipater) deploys from inside its
plastic cover, breaking the fall. User safety depends on the continuous efficiency of the equipment and a clear
understanding of the instructions in this users' manual.
Product markings should be checked periodically for legibility.
One of the energy absorber ends is linked to a harness (EN361) fastening point (dorsal or chest) and the other to
LG OF THE ENERGY ABSORBING LANYARD
Free fall
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Absorption
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Safety distance
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4 Fall arrest distance
5 Clearance of the PPE
anchoring point should be located above the user (minimum resistance: 10 kN). Check that the overall
arrangement limits the pendulum effect in the event of a fall and that work can be carried out so as to limit the
risk and the height of a fall.
For safety reasons before each use, make sure that no obstacle can prevent the strap unwinding normally.
The air space should be a minimum of:
The absorber and its connectors should not exceed 2 metres in length.
Before and during use, we recommend that you take every precaution necessary for an eventual safe rescue.
This equipment is for the sole use of people trained, skilled and in good health, or under the supervision of a trained
and skilled person. Warning! Certain medical conditions may affect user safety; if in doubt, consult your doctor.
Check the condition of the energy absorbing lanyard before every use: visual inspection to check the condition of the
straps (no signs of cuts, burns or abnormal shrinkage), the seams (no visible damage), the metal parts (no
deformation or rust) and that the connectors work properly and the absorber has not been activated. In the event of
deformation or doubt the energy absorbing lanyard should not be reused.
It is forbidden to add to remove or replace any energy absorber component whatsoever.
Temperature: use the equipment between -40°C and 50°C to avoid affecting its operation.
Chemical products: remove the lanyard from service should it come into contact with chemical products, solvents or
combustible materials that could affect its operation.
TECHNICAL DATA: Material: polyamide and/or polyester - Rupture > 15 kN.

SUITABILITY FOR USE:

The energy absorbing lanyard must be used with a fall arrester system as defined in the product data sheet (see standard EN363). A fall arresting
harness (EN361) is the only body gripping device that may be used. It may be dangerous to create one's own fall arrester system where each
safety function can interfere with another safety function. Read the recommendations on using each component in the system before use.

VERIFICATION PROCEDURE:

. The product has a nominal service life of five years, although its actual service life may be longer or shorter, depending on its usage and/or
annual inspection results.
. The energy absorber must be checked systematically in case of doubt or after a fall and at least every year by the manufacturer or his authorised
representative, to guarantee its state and thus the safety of the end-user.
The product data sheet should be completed after each annual product verification.
SERVICING AND STORAGE; (Comply strictly with these instructions)
During transport, keep the energy absorber in its packaging, well away from any cutting surface. Clean it with water, wipe it with a rag and hang
it up in a well-ventilated location, to let it dry naturally and away from a naked flame or heat source; follow the same procedure for components
that have become damp during use. The energy absorber should be stored in its packaging in a warm, dry, ventilated place, protected from
sunlight, heat and chemicals.
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the anchoring point
using connectors
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Avoid use near sharp
edges, thin structures
or corrosion, for they
may affect the energy
absorber performance.
The absorber
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